Look at the pictures and listen to the music. What do you think Pow-Wow is? Read the text to find out.
Pow-Wow. The Gathering of Nations
Every year the colours and musical rhythms of
Native American culture come alive at pow-wows all
over America. The Albuquerque Pow-Wow in New
Mexico is North America's biggest and most spectacular celebration
of the Indian way of life. More than 3,000 dancers represent over 500
different Indian tribes from the USA and Canada at the pow-wow.
The event always begins with the Grand Entry of Dancers. The
dancers enter the arena group by group from all four entrances.
Soon the arena explodes with colour, sound and movement. At the
end of the event there are prizes for the best dancers and singers.
The Indian trader's market is also a great attraction for people
coming to the pow-wow. Indian artists display their traditional
handicrafts. Beautifully designed jewellery and charm bags are
just some of the items on sale at the market. There are also food
stalls where people can taste treats such as enchiladas,
bannock or tostados.
The Albuquerque Pow-Wow is a magnificent celebration.
It is one of the most colourful and entertaining events in the
USA.